Jesus is the vine of salvation
I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. (John 15:5) Almost everyone is...
The Shepherd searches for his sheep!
I also have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd. (John...
Jesus is the Exuberance of God
How would you describe God? When I asked a Catechism class this question, I would hear many adjectives, including “love,” “good,” “holy,” “all powerful,” “forgiving,” “merciful,” etc. In all of my years, I have...
Jesus is alive. “Peace be with you.”
But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. (John 20:31) It was a Sunday....
Victory!
“Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” (1 Corinthians 15:55) Soon, the NCAA Men’s National Championship game will crown the college basketball men’s champion for the year. One team...
“Take and eat, this is my body which is given for you.”
“Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body, for we all share the one loaf.” (1 Corinthians 10:17) We show we are united around a cause or situation in many...
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord
“Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Mark 11:9) Have you ever given anyone a hug (not in the past year)? How about a handshake and an embrace (also...
Jesus prays fervently to the Father
During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of...
General Invitation, Specific Promise
by Mark Hayes, President of Ministry For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16) A particular...